1. On a terminal, one or more characters entered before a return to the first printing or display position.

在终端设备上,在返回到第一个打印或显示位置之前键入的一个或多个字符。 2. A string of characters accepted by the system as a single block of input from a terminal, for example, all characters entered before a carriage return or all characters entered before the terminal user hits the attention key. | 系统从一个终端作为单个输入信息组而接收的一串字符。 例如,回车前键入的所有字符或终端用户敲击注意键之前键入的所有字符。 3.In word processing, a predetermined number of escapement units (including character spaces) forming one line of typing. | 在字(词)处理技术中,预先定义的换码单位数(包括字符空格), 构成一个打字行。 4.The portion of a data circuit external to data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE) that connects the DCE to a data switching exchange (DSE), that connects a DCE to one or more other DCEs, or that connects a DSE to another DSE. | 在数据电路端接设备(DCE)之外的数据电路的一部分,它把DCE连接到数 据交换机(DSE)上,这个DSE把DCE连接到一个或多个其它的DCE上,或者把某个DSE连接到另一 个DSE上。 5. A horizontal row of characters printed across a page or card, such as in line-at-a-time printers. | 在纸或卡片上打印出来的一水平行字符,如一次一行的打印机。 6. A channel or conductor capable of transmitting signals. | 一种能传输信号的信道或导线。 7. In television and facsimile, the path traced by scanning spot. | 在电视和传真中, 由扫描点描绘出来的路径。

美国传统词典

line

line 1

AHD:[lon]

D.J.[lain]

K.K.[la!n]

n.Abbr. l.

(1)

The path traced by a moving point.

(2)

A thin continuous mark, as that made by a pen, pencil, or brush applied to a surface.

(3)

A similar mark cut or scratched into a surface.

(4)

A crease in the skin, especially on the face; a wrinkle.

(5)

A real or imaginary mark positioned in relation to fixed points of reference.

(6)

A degree or circle of longitude or latitude drawn on a map or globe.

(7)

The equator. Used with the.

(8)

A border or boundary:

the county line.

(9)

A demarcation:

a line of darker water beyond the reef.

(10)

A contour or an outline:

the line of the hills against the evening sky.

(11)

A mark used to define a shape or represent a contour.

(12)

Any of the marks that make up the formal design of a picture.

(13)

A cable, rope, string, cord or wire.

(14)

Nautical A rope used aboard a ship.

(15)

A fishing line.

(16)

A clothesline.

(17)

A cord or tape used, as by builders or surveyors, for measuring, leveling, or straightening.

(18)

A pipe or system of pipes for conveying a fluid:

gas lines.

(19)

An electric-power transmission cable.

(20)

A wire or system of wires connecting telephone or telegraph systems.

(21)

An open or functioning telephone connection:

tried to get a free line.

(22)

A passenger or cargo system of public or private transportation, as by ship, aircraft, or bus, usually over a definite route.

(23)

A company owning or managing such a system.

(24)

A railway track or system of tracks.

(25)

A particular section of a railway network:

the Philadelphia-Trenton line.

(26)

A course of progress or movement; a route:

a line of flight.

(27)

A general method, manner, or course of procedure:

different lines of thought; took a hard line on defense.

(28)

A manner or course of procedure determined by a specified factor:

development along socialist lines.

(29)

An official or prescribed policy:

the party line.

(30)

Often lines A general concept or model:

a trilogy along the lines of the Oresteia.

(31)

A condition of agreement; alignment:

brought the front wheels into line; a wage agreement in line with current inflation.

(32)

One's trade, occupation, or field of interest:

What line of work are you in?

(33)

Range of competence:

not in my line.

(34)

Merchandise or services of a similar or related nature:

carries a complete line of small tools.

(35)

A group of persons or things arranged in a row or series:

long lines at the box office; a line of stones.

(36)

Ancestry or lineage.

(37)

A series of persons, especially from one family, who succeed each other:

a line of monarchs; comes from a long line of bankers.

(38)

A strain, as of livestock or plants, developed and maintained by selective breeding.

(39)

A sequence of related things that leads to a certain ending:

a line of argument.

(40)

An ordered system of operations that allows a sequential manufacture or assembly of goods at all or various stages of production.

(41)

The personnel of an organization or a business who actually make a product or perform a service.

(42)

A horizontal row of printed or written words or symbols.

(43)

One of the horizontal scans forming a television image.

(44)

A brief letter; a note:

I'll drop you a line.

(45)

A unit of verse ending in a visual or typographic break and generally characterized by its length and meter:

a line of iambic pentameter.

(46)

Often lines The dialogue of a theatrical presentation, such as a play:

spent the weekend learning her lines.

(47)

Informal Glib or insincere talk, usually intended to deceive or impress:

He kept on handing me a line about how busy he is.

(48)

lines Chiefly British

(49)

A marriage certificate.

(50)

A usually specified number of lines of prose or verse to be written out by a pupil as punishment.

(51)

Games A horizontal demarcation on a scorecard in bridge dividing the honor score from the trick score.

(52)

A source of information.

(53)

The information itself:

got a line on the computer project.

(54)

Music One of the five parallel marks constituting a staff.

(55)

A sustained melodic or harmonic part in a piece:

a rock song with a driving bass line.

(56)

A formation in which elements, such as troops, tanks, or ships, are arranged abreast of one another.

(57)

The battle area closest to the enemy; the front.

(58)

The combat troops or warships at the front, arrayed for defense or offense.

(59)

The regular forces of an army or a navy, in contrast to staff and support personnel.

(60)

The class of officers in direct command of warships or of army combat units.

(61)

A bulwark or trench.

(62)

An extended system of such fortifications or defenses:

the Siegfried line.

(63)

Sports

(64)

A foul line.

(65)

A real or imaginary mark demarcating a specified section of a playing area or field.

(66)

A real or imaginary mark or point at which a race begins or ends.

(67)

The center and two wings making up a hockey team's offensive unit.

(68)

Football

(69)

A line of scrimmage.

(70)

The linemen considered as a group.

(71)

Informal The odds a bookmaker gives, especially for sports events.

(72)

A kind of coverage available in insurance.

(73)

The proportion of an insurance risk assumed by a particular underwriter or company.

(74)

Slang A small amount of cocaine arranged in a thin, usually tightly rolled strip for sniffing.